Home/Lexus/ES/Lexus ES XV30 (2001-2003)/Repair manual/Communication Devices/Multiplex Communication System: Overview
Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Communication Devices All sections

Multiplex Communication System: Overview Lexus ES XV30

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

WARNINGVehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

The multiplex communication system consists of 2 network systems

  1. Body Electronics Area Network (BEAN) - Consists of Body ECU, Driver Door ECU, Front Passenger Door ECU and Theft Deterrent ECU.
  2. Local Area Network (LAN) - Consists of Body ECU, Left Rear Door ECU and Right Rear Door ECU.

MULTIPLEX SYSTEM OPERATION

The multiplex communication system communicates among the body ECU, driver door ECU, front passenger door ECU, both rear door ECUs and theft deterrent ECU and controls the following systems according to the signals from respective sensors or switches.

  1. Automatic light control.
  2. Door lock control.
  3. Garage door opener.
  4. Headlight (with Daytime Running Lights).
  5. Headlight (without Daytime Running Lights).
  6. Interior light.
  7. Key reminder.
  8. Light auto turn off.
  9. Luggage compartment door opener.
  10. Moon roof.
  11. Power window.
  12. Theft deterrent.
  13. Wireless door lock control.